Prof. Armando C. Soteco
Practical Introduction to Arnis - In 12 Easy Lessons
by Prof. Armando C. Soteco
 
 
 
 
Founder
Martial Arts Background, Awards & Achivements
  • 1971 - 1975 - Trained in Arnis under GM Remy A. Presas.
  • 1967 - 2002 - PE Professor in Arnis, San Beda College.
  • 1972 - 2001 - PE Professor in Arnis, Centro Escolar University.
  • 1980 - 1989 - Chief of Staff, Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS) - Bureau of Physical Education and School Sports (BPESS), for National Arnis Seminars.
  • April 20, 1989 - Recognized as Master in Arnis by GM Ernesto A, Presas, Founder/President, International Pilipino Martial Art Federation, at the University of Santo Tomas (UST), Manila, Philippines during the IPMAF 1st World Arnis Congress.
  • January 23, 2000 - Confirmed Master in Arnis by GM Remy A. Presas, "Father of Modern Arnis" at the Department of Tourism (DOT) Seminar.
  • 2001 to present - Chairman, IMAFP Promotion Board, Rules, Standard & Ethics.
  • 2001 - 2004 - Elected Vice-President (Internal), International Modern Arnis Federation, Philippines.
  • May, 2001 - Introduced to IMAFP the 4-Modules of Teaching Arnis: Basic, Cultural, Sport, Martial Art.
  • 2003 to present - Director of School of Arnis Professionals, National College of Physical Education - Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (University of the City of Manila).
  • 2004 to present - Member, Board of Trustees, IMAFP.
  • July 21, 2006 - Recepient of Lapu-Lapu Award, highest award in Modern Arnis given at the Heritage Hotel during the Gala night of 3rd World FMA.
  • July 11-21, 2006 - One of the organizer of the 3rd World FMA held in Tagaytay International Convention Center, Tagaytay CIty, Philippines.
  • October 13, 2007 - Introduced to FMA the SSS (Singsing Soteco System) an alternative to Arnis stick for Defense techniques.
  • July 25, 2008 - Received KAMPILAN AWARD at the GALA NITE at SARABIA HOTEL, ILOILO CITY of the 4th FMA TRAINING CAMP FESTIVAL held at Boracay, Iloilo City, July 20-25, 2008
Books:
  • A Practical Introduction to Arnis in 12-Easy Leassons, 1995.
  • Revised Edition, 1997, A Practical Introduction to Arnis in 12-Easy Lessons.
  • Physical Education 3, Individual/Dual Sport: ARNIS, 1998 (Exclusive use of Centro Escolar University, Manila, Makati and Malolos, Bulacan Branches)

Educational Background:

  • Bachelor of Science in Education (BSE)
  • Certificate in Physical Education and Sports (CPES)
  • Master of Arts in Physical Education and Sports (MPES)

Others:

  • Instrumental in the inclusion of Arnis in Physical Education Curriculum in highschool students and supported the addition of Arnis in the college program when he participated in the 1989 Consultative Seminar Workshop of then Bureau of Physical Education and School Sports (BPESS).
  • Retired Professor of San Beda College (1967 -2002) and Centro Escolar University (1972 - 2001).
  • Currently teaching Arnis for PE major and Masteral subjects at the NCPE-PLM.
  • Established the School of Arnis Professionals in 2003.